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The new GBT Machine: EMS takes prophylaxis to the next level

NYON, Switzerland: First introduced at the International Dental Show in March this year, the GBT Machine represents EMS’s latest contribution to advancing...

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Winner in dental prophylaxis: The GBT experience

Oral health is based on two pillars: firstly, the professional removal of biofilm and calculus, supported by thorough oral hygiene education, and secondly, ...

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“The GBT protocol is highly reliable, so I don’t need to deviate from it”

Heidi Zisterer is a dental hygienist from Germany whose practice, White Line Dentistry in Tuningen, received an award for the country’s best dental ...

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Guided Biofilm Therapy: The optimal solution for implant maintenance

Implant-related diseases are generally categorised into two main types: peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis. There are various reasons for implant ...

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GBT: Oral hygiene at home as part of oral prophylaxis

Oral disease prevention consists of two pillars: individual home care and professional prophylaxis. For good long-term oral health, both components need to ...

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Guided Biofilm Therapy is an absolute patient favourite

NYON, Switzerland: Those who prioritise their overall health also understand the importance of oral health and consistently seek professional prophylaxis. ...

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Not wellness but medical care: GBT as effective prevention in everyday practice

Some 2,500 years ago, Hippocrates already knew that prevention is more important than curative therapy. In the modern-day context, Benz stated that ...

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GBT training opportunities: Practice makes perfect

NYON, Switzerland: Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT), developed by EMS together with clinicians and academics, is a systematic, evidence-based modular protocol ...

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Patients prefer Guided Biofilm Therapy

NYON, Switzerland: The basis of good oral and general health is a clean mouth. Well-informed patients know this and visit the dentist for professional ...

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EMS inspires audience at GBT Summit

MUNICH, Germany: On 17 June, dental professionals flocked to the halls of the BMW Welt event venue in Munich to learn more about the Guided Biofilm Therapy ...

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SARS-CoV-2: Aerosols in dentistry

NYON, Switzerland: In a recent blog post, Swiss company EMS Electro Medical Systems spoke about the great challenges the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has posed for ...

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Interview: “The vast majority of dental professionals are still using abrasive polishing pastes”

The upcoming 24-hour webinar organised by EMS and the Swiss Dental Academy is a first in dental continuing education (CE). One of the speakers is Karen ...

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Interview: “I cannot see any drawback to erythritol if used properly”

Although air polishing with erythritol has been established as a standard mode of minimally abrasive root surface debridement, many dentists are unaware of ...

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A shift in biofilm management

Centuries ago, dentistry identified mineral deposits, such as calculus, as the main cause of dental disease. Further research then recognised bacterial ...

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